New York State

Today, Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley)  joined environmental advocates and local officials in celebration of the signing of his Emerging Contaminants legislation, S1759, into law. This new law requires statewide drinking water testing of so-called ‘forever chemicals’ such as PFOS/PFOA.    “Ever since the contamination crises in Hoosick Falls, … [Read more...] about Skoufis Bill to Protect New York’s Water from Toxic “Forever Chemicals” Signed Into Law

“It was an honor to be in Albany today for the historic occasion of Governor Kathy Hochul becoming the first woman in the History of New York to deliver a State of the State Address. I applaud Governor Hochul for putting forth an agenda that will greatly benefit people in Rockland and Westchester counties. From middle class tax cuts, including a historic $1 billion property … [Read more...] about State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) statement in response to the 2022 State of the State Address:

“Today’s address by Governor Hochul put forth an optimistic view of New York’s future, and I’m excited to get to work. While I look forward to her full budget proposal later this month, I am eager to strongly support a number of proposals, including the acceleration of the middle-class income tax cuts, a $3,000 retention bonus for our healthcare and direct care workers, an … [Read more...] about Skoufis Reacts to Governor Hochul’s First State of the State Address